“Your Thursday” Artist Meetings: In Conversation with Nezaket Ekici: Artistic Nomad

“Your Thursday” Artist Meetings

Istanbul Modern opens its doors free of charge on museum days called “Your Thursday” with the sponsorship of Paribu. Every Thursday, between 10.00 and 14.00, the museum welcomes all its visitors residing in Türkiye with free admission. Visitors can explore all the exhibitions at Istanbul Modern and participate in artist workshops, events, and film screenings held once a month.

“Your Thursday” Artist Meetings include workshop sessions and discussions where artists share their creative processes and artistic experiences with participants. Through these activities, Istanbul Modern invites visitors to discover the museum, artworks, and artistic production processes, while allowing them to enrich their experience by creating together with artists.

In Conversation with Nezaket Ekici: Artistic Nomad

Led by Nezaket Ekici, the program focuses on the artist’s creative process. Known for exploring themes such as identity, religion, art history, architecture, and tradition, Ekici draws inspiration from cultural customs and patterns of behavior. The program begins with a brief talk in which she shares her cross-cultural experiences from traveling around the world. She then discusses how she transforms the social and cultural textures of everyday life into performances and installations, how she uses her body as a narrative tool, and how her performances take shape from concept to execution.

Date: May 15, 2025

Time: 13.00–14.30

Venue: Istanbul Modern Auditorium

Duration: 90 mins

The event is free of charge.

The program is held in Turkish.